Idiot's Guide To Water Testing Windows : Simplified Testing Designed For The Contractor or Homeowner
This book simplifies the sometimes complex task of water testing the home, determining where the leaks occur and coming up with some common solutions. The book begins by identifying common window parts and parts of the wall system using the simplest of terms.
The purpose of the wall and how it is supposed to function is then examined. The reader then begins the "Sherlock Holmes" portion of the task - the detective work. You look for things like stains on drywall or cracks in stucco. This portion of the book covers observation and documentation.
The author continues by describing the tests to be conducted around the walls, windows and doors. Some common solutions, "Band-Aid Fixes" are described. Finally, the subject of paying for the repair work and the litigation involved is covered.
With this guidebook you'll learn: How to Identify Windows and Their Parts How to Identify Walls, Their Parts and Pieces How to Detect Water Infiltration Areas How to Prepare the Wall or Window for Testing Ways to Ensure All Work is Documented Fair Ways to Apply Water For Testing Some Types of Fixes for Your Problems Tips on Getting The Responsible Party To Pay Suggestions For Litigation Support Idiot's Guide To Water Testing Windows/Simplified Testing Designed for the Contractor or Homeowner covers everything the lay person needs to get an understanding of water leaks.
Here's a Book, Even A Contractor Can Understand, That Shows Why A House Leaks And How To Fix The Leak, .)
Published/Edition: (June 1996) . ISBN/1889892041
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| Description | Idiot's Guide To Water Testing Windows : Simplified Testing Designed For The Contractor or Homeowner by Builder's Book Inc. This book simplifies the sometimes complex task of water testing the home, determining where the leaks occur and coming up with some common solutions. The book begins by identifying common window parts and parts of the wall system using the simplest of terms. The purpose of the wall and how it is supposed to function is then examined. The reader then begins the "Sherlock Holmes" portion of the task - the detective work. You look for things like stains on drywall or cracks in stucco. This portion of the book covers observation and documentation. The author continues by describing the tests to be conducted around the walls, windows and doors. Some common solutions, "Band-Aid Fixes" are described. Finally, the subject of paying for the repair work and the litigation involved is covered. With this guidebook you'll learn: How to Identify Windows and Their Parts How to Identify Walls, Their Parts and Pieces How to Detect Water Infiltration Areas How to Prepare the Wall or Window for Testing Ways to Ensure All Work is Documented Fair Ways to Apply Water For Testing Some Types of Fixes for Your Problems Tips on Getting The Responsible Party To Pay Suggestions For Litigation Support Idiot's Guide To Water Testing Windows/Simplified Testing Designed for the Contractor or Homeowner covers everything the lay person needs to get an understanding of water leaks. Here's a Book, Even A Contractor Can Understand, That Shows Why A House Leaks And How To Fix The Leak, .) Published/Edition: (June 1996) . ISBN/1889892041 |
